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At Hitachi Energy, we're advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure. We are seeking an experienced Primary Engineer to join our Engineering team and play a key role in delivering complex projects.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of high-voltage substations and primary electrical systems, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with customer specifications.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, grounding designs, and technical specifications.
• Perform technical assessments, feasibility studies, and engineering calculations to support project execution.
• Collaborate with project managers, customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Support equipment selection, procurement activities, and technical bid evaluations.
• Identify engineering risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and Hitachi Energy quality processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, innovation, and engineering best practices.

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in primary engineering within transmission, distribution, or utility-scale power projects.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage substations, switchgear, transformers, busbar arrangements, grounding systems, and electrical plant design.
• Experience delivering engineering solutions for EPC, utility, renewable energy, or industrial projects.
• Proficiency with engineering design tools and software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley applications, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced project environment.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.